Private Client Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking at Associate level

Fully expensed car and benefits at Partner level

Recognition for career progression

Sunday Times Best Place to Work

Job summary

Une entreprise reconnue dans le secteur juridique recherche un solicitor en droit privé ayant au moins deux ans d'expérience. Rejoignez une équipe dynamique et bénéficiez d'une structure de soutien tout en ayant la possibilité de progresser vers des postes de leadership ou d'obtenir des qualifications STEP. Ce poste offre un environnement de travail hybride et des opportunités de promotion claires.

Qualifications

• Deux ans ou plus d'expérience en droit privé.
• Expertise dans les fiducies, testaments, impôts et actifs est requise.
• Un intérêt particulier pour la richesse commerciale ou les successions transfrontalières est un plus.

Responsibilities

• Gérer des dossiers de droits privés, notamment des testaments et des fiducies.
• Contribuer au développement d'une équipe nationale de premier plan dans le secteur.

Skills

Client service

Technical growth

Collaborative work

Education

Solicitor Qualification (2+ PQE)

Job description

• Join a top-ranked Legal 500 team led by one of the country’s most respected private client lawyers
  
  
• Shape your career in the direction you choose—whether that’s complex trusts, agriculture or cross-border work
  
  
• A progressive, flexible role in a supportive national team
  
  

This is a rare opportunity for a private client solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE to join one of the most ambitious and forward-thinking departments in the UK. With a new National Head of Private Client now in place, the firm is investing significantly in growing its footprint across the country.

With 130 lawyers and 11 partners already on board, the team is home to some of the best legal minds in private client law. You’ll be encouraged to develop your specialism—whether that’s business owners and entrepreneurs, agricultural estates, or international families—and receive support to work towards promotions, STEP qualifications, or leadership positions.

Who we’re looking for

• 2+ PQE private client solicitor with solid experience across wills, trusts, tax and estates
  
  
• A niche area of interest or developing expertise in business wealth, cross-border estates, or trust structuring is desirable
  
  
• Someone with the ambition to progress and contribute to building a leading national team
  
  
• Passionate about client service, technical growth, and working collaboratively
  
  

Salary & benefits

• £50,000–£65,000 depending on experience
  
  
• Hybrid working – 1–2 days per week in the office
  
  
• Bonus scheme and clear path to promotion
  
  
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  
  
• Free parking at Associate level; fully expensed car and benefits at Partner level
  
  
• Nationally recognised for career progression, wellbeing, and culture
  
  
• Sunday Times Best Place to Work
  
  

Contact Kelly Reid
If you're a private client solicitor looking to take the next step in your career in a supportive, high-performing national team, contact Kelly Reid [e-mail] call03300 245 606for a confidential chat.